Quantitative assessment of harmonic power doppler myocardial perfusion imaging with intravenous levovist™ in patients with myocardial infarction: comparison with myocardial viability evaluated by coronary flow reserve and coronary flow pattern of infarct-related artery

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Myocardial contrast echocardiography and coronary flow velocity pattern with a rapid diastolic deceleration time after percutaneous coronary intervention has been reported to be useful in assessing microvascular damage in patients wi...

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Main Authors: Nagai Kunihiko, Yamamuro Atsushi, Kaji Shuichiro, Tamita Koichi, Katayama Minako, Ono Fumie, Tani Minako, Tanabe Kazuaki, Tani Tomoko, Shiratori Kenichi, Morioka Shigefumi, Kihara Yasuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-08-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/3/1/22